Relatively bright at first, increasing cloud arrived during the morning and a westerly wind built in strength throughout the day. Significant numbers of birds fed off the Seawatch Observatory during the morning, including 100 Gannets and 150 Cormorants; four Eiders flew south, with six Razorbills moving in the opposite direction. Hartendale/South Dykes attracted a Mistle Thrush, two Goldcrests, five Treecreepers, a Nuthatch, a Jay and 35 Yellowhammers. Three Short-eared Owls were present at RSPB Bempton Cliffs during the afternoon.
